African Shea Butter Raw Unrefined 16 Oz Bar - Grade A Natural Moisturizer for Hair, Skin and Body 100% Natural for Skincare and DIY recipes by Greenfields NatureCare

Our African Shea Butter is a 16 ounce bar and is made with material from West Africa, it is raw and unrefined, which means that the nuts have not been heat treated or any other process that reduces the properties of the shea nuts and does not has added any type of solvents. Traditionally shea butters have been used throughout Africa in cooking and medicinal applications. Today the primary use of virgin Shea Butter outside of Africa is in the cosmetic industry. The unique fatty acid profile coupled with the butter's high level makes it a highly effective emollient. Natural Shea butter is also known to contribute to skin elasticity. After being extracted from the shea nut, the appearance of virgin shea butter is a pale, tan yellowish color that carries a characteristic odor. Virgin shea butter is a soft solid at room temperature with a melting point ranging from 89-113 degrees Fahrenheit.